Kristallnacht

I was shot defending my synagogue.

On Kristallnacht’s anniversary, here’s how I remain hopeful in the face of antisemitism. 

Yoni joined the March of the Living in Poland
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivers his speech during a commemoration ceremony on the anniversary of the November Pogroms of 1938 at the memorial site of the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald near Weimar, eastern Germany on November 9, 2026

Europe remembers Kristallnacht, but are its leaders failing today's Jews? - analysis

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers a speech during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Ohel Jakob synagogue in Munich, Germany November 9, 2026.

Germany faces historic test over rise in antisemitism, Merz says in Kristallnacht speech

Pro-Israel counterprotesters confront a "boycott bike ride" targeting Jewish businesses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2026.

Philadelphia Jewish leaders encouraged by counter-response to ‘boycott bike ride’


Former Jewish leader clashes with demonstrators at Munich anti-vax protest on Kristallnacht

Marian Offman, former deputy chair of the Jewish community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, clashed verbally with the demonstrators at the anti-government rally in the Bavarian state capital.

The town hall of Munich, Germany.

European leaders reflect on rising antisemitism trends

The European Jewish Association brought together a plethora of European leaders, survivors and community leaders to Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau.

 GAZING AT the carnage of  Kristallnacht, November 1938.

Kristallnacht's enduring relevance

 The Miller center

Watch Now: 2022 Let There Be Light global initiative in Jerusalem, Vienna and Dubai

84 years since Kristallnacht: Commemorative events held in Jerusalem, Vienna, & Dubai

 Emirati children lit a torch of hope together with Holocaust survivor and witness to Kristallnacht, Eve Kugler, at an event in Dubai commemorating the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Remembering Kristallnacht, the night of horror -opinion

Unfortunately, today its government is not doing enough to eradicate the re-emergence of Jew hatred manifested by demonstrations and attacks on Jews and Jewish institutions.

 GAZING AT the carnage of  Kristallnacht, November 1938.

German event comparing Holocaust to 'Nakba' canceled after Yad Vashem intervenes

The planned panel faced stark criticism from the Israeli Foreign Ministry and Jewish organizations.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold boards during a rally marking Nakba Day, outside Tel Aviv University

Holocaust survivor tells her story to Muslims in Dubai

REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Eve Kugler came to Dubai as part of a series of simultaneous interfaith events under the “Let There Be Light” campaign organized by the International March of the Living.

 TORCH-LIGHTING CEREMONY in Dubai in memory of those who perished in the Holocaust.

Holocaust reparations org relaunches campaign to highlight the dangers of hateful words

Along with Kristallnacht, the campaign was relaunched as a response to a rise in antisemitism as well as Holocaust denial and revisionism.

Board chairman of the Claims Conference Julius Berman, Avigdor Lieberman, Baruch Shuv that was presented a honorary Limmud FSU award,Yossi Shuv, Limmud FSU co-founder Sandra F. Cahn ,Matthew Bronfman,Dr. Joel Rappel and Limmud FSU founder Chaim Chesler

Synagogues worldwide to keep lights on in memory of Kristallnacht

The custom of turning on synagogue lights throughout the night has been adopted by hundreds of synagogues in Israel, Europe, the United States, South America and Australia.

 International March of the Living to commemorate Kristallnacht

KFC Germany apologizes after accidental Kristallnacht 'treat yourself' message

Calling the mistake "obviously wrong, insensitive and unacceptable," KFC Germany added that they have suspended app communications while investigating the error.

An illuminated sign stands atop a KFC outlet in the Sydney suburb of Villawood April 27, 2012